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New apostolate to atheists and agnostics takes off in Spain

The conversion of Javier Huerta has led to the establishment of “Encuentros Siloé,” a new apostolate dedicated to making the reasonableness of faith accessible to atheists and agnostics.

Exorcist Father Ripperger agrees to 1-year ‘fast’ from public speaking

The prominent priest agreed to Denver Archbishop James Golka’s request, which the archdiocese says will allow him to focus on his religious community and the people it serves.

U.S. bishops name members of AI task force formed in response to encyclical

U.S. bishops formed the task force after meeting with AI experts and executives in September to identify how the Church could help shape the moral foundations of AI.

Ukrainian priest forcibly conscripted, could be sent to front lines

Despite repeated efforts to provide proof of his clergy status and ongoing pastoral service, the authorities rejected his documentation and sent him to a military training center.

Apostolic nuncio urges human-centered approach to technology at G20 Interfaith Forum

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, apostolic nuncio to the U.S., and leaders from the Muslim, Orthodox Christian, Hindu, Jewish, and Latter-day Saint traditions participated in the forum’s opening day.

French bishops appeal for calm as riots and looting sweep France

France’s bishops appealed for an end to violence after a weekend of riots in which several buildings burned, shops were looted nationwide, and a Lyon interreligious peace march was postponed.

Beauty, tradition, fellowship drive surge in new Catholic converts at Stanford University

Over the past year, the Catholic Community at Stanford (CC@S) has seen a dramatic rise in adults entering the Catholic Church through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA).

From electric scooter to viral videos, Denver priest finds new ways to evangelize

A viral scooter ride put this Denver priest in the spotlight, but his mission goes far beyond social media.

A century of Church growth: From 10 million to 347 million in the mission territories

On average each day, over the last 100 years in mission territories, the Church has seen more than 9,000 people becoming Catholic, two priestly ordinations, and five women taking vows as religious.

German bishops join initiative for ‘child-friendly’ artificial intelligence

Citing Pope Leo XIV’s call to defend human dignity in the age of AI, the German Bishops’ Conference has joined an initiative to make artificial intelligence safe for children.